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PIS → AJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Poitiers-Biard Airport (Poitiers) to Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the French interior, the Right Side is superior for the spectacular coastal approach into Corsica, featuring the UNESCO-listed Calanques and the Sanguinaires Islands.
Cévennes National Park
Rugged wilderness and deep valleys of the southeastern Massif Central.
The Camargue
The vast salt pans and wetlands of the Rhône delta, known for its pink flamingos and wild horses.
Gulf of Porto
Stunning views of the Scandola Nature Reserve and the dramatic red granite cliffs of Piana.
Îles Sanguinaires
The 'Bloody Islands' archipelago guarding the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio during final descent.
The right side is essential for the final 15 minutes of the flight. As the plane descends along the western coast of Corsica, you get a front-row seat to the island's most dramatic UNESCO heritage cliffs. Book an evening flight to see the Sanguinaires Islands glow red in the sunset.
Auvergne Volcanoes
Distant views of the Chaîne des Puys and the dormant volcanic domes of the Massif Central.
Rhône Valley
The fertile valley floor and the historic city of Avignon as you head toward the coast.
The Southern Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped French Alps are visible on the far eastern horizon during the Mediterranean crossing.
French Riviera
A sweeping view of the Côte d'Azur coastline stretching toward Nice and Monaco.
Sit on the left if you prefer seeing the sun rise over the Alps on early morning flights. This side provides a better perspective of the mainland French coastline before heading out over the water toward Corsica.
Distance: 852 km (529 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: PIS (46.58769989013672, 0.30666598677635193)
Arrival: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Route Type: Domestic
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